Revierwasserlaufanstalt Freiberg

The Revierwasserlaufanstalt is a water management system in Freiberg that connects a network of lakes across the Ore Mountains region with aqueducts and channels. The network continues to supply drinking and industrial water to several cities through a series of artificial reservoirs in its upper section.

The system was designed starting in 1558 under Martin Planer to direct water from higher mountain areas to Freiberg's mining operations. This infrastructure became crucial to the mining industry and shaped the region's development for centuries afterward.

The system shows how people in this region have managed water for centuries to support their mining work. Visitors can see how the old channels and lakes shape the landscape and remain part of everyday life in the area.

The system spreads across a large area and is best explored through individual lakes or canal sections scattered throughout the landscape. Visitors should check which parts are accessible, as not all sections are open to the public.

The system still operates according to the same basic principles as in the 16th century, with many original components continuing to function. This continuity makes it a rare example of infrastructure that has remained operational without major redesign.

Location: Mittelsachsen

Inception: 1558

Address: Großhartmannsdorf

GPS coordinates: 50.81281,13.34213

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20